Is it tough for a man in his late forties to get hired as a new driver?

Just don't tell anyone you were a cop. Once you are out in the parking lot of any truck stop, anything can happen to a former cop who brags about it.

 

It'll be tough getting hired but your age won't be a factor . There's a huge oversupply of drivers . Look into expediting . Many drivers for fleet owners are semi-retired . You won't need to go to school to get a job . Just be able to pass the road test on a straight truck . There are some openings on cargo vans - no CDL or log books required . Not much money there but it would get you known in the industry . Check out our Expediter forum

 

Age won't be a factor---49 is average age for drivers anyways.


It's just that with the economy right now, it's tough for anyone to get hired regardless of age.

But in three yrs, who knows?


Good luck!

 

If you decide to go into driving now. I would look at reefer. The economy may be bad, but everyone has to eat. Age wont be a factor. Now being a police officer. I dont see that being a big deal. I have run into many retired police officers on the road.

 

As long as you can pass a DOT physical...and you aren't one of those cops that live off of donuts...and a clean driving record, you'll be okay. You actually might have an advantage over someone much younger, because you held another job for so long. You're doing the right thing by doing your research now, 3 years before you are ready. I've been researching for 2 years...i'm retired as well and collecting a pension after 30 years at the same job...and will decide after a move to PA, wether I still want to persue driving a truck as my 2nd career...i'm kind of enjoying retired life.

 

I'm 52, female and overweight. I got hired. My husband is 62, in good shape and he got hired also.

Oh wait........I'm 53 now. *sobs*